In 1990, Belize enacted the International Business Companies Act based on the British Virgin Islands model. In a short space of ten years, Belize has registered more than 15,000 IBC's. Belize's IBC legislation is viewed internationally as one of the most modern and user-friendly. It is particularly designed with the offshore investor in mind. A Belize IBC, also known as a Belize Offshore Company, is an ideal corporate vehicle for international financial transactions and allows the investor to engage in a wide variety of activities ranging from asset protection to operating bank accounts, brokerage accounts, ship ownership, commission arrangements and various other commercial transactions.

Top Ten Uses Of A Belize IBC

Applying for a Belize IBC is easy and can be completed in one working day. Belize is an ideal location for investing in and forming an Offshore Company or IBC because a Belize IBC is perfect for:
1. Trading
2. Asset Protection
3. Share ownership in other companies
4. Financial management
5. Investment holding
6. Corporate trustee
7. Leasing of other assets
8. Real property ownership
9. Ownership of a ship or yacht
10. Ownership of intellectual property

Still doubtful on investing in Belize IBCs? Then learn more about the uncontested offshore privacy protection of Belize IBCs here.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from Wikipedia, Orion Corporate and Trust Services Ltd. and Belize Offshore Formation Ltd.